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Batteries may suffer the same performance issues as solar – NERC

Smart Energy International

As inverter-based resources like wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage systems are introduced to the grid, the associated risks are becoming more apparent. The lack of adequate monitoring hinders performance and event analysis, NERC found. Have you read?

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How predictive AI is helping smooth the path to net zero

Smart Energy International

In the past year or so, we have seen the emergence of many new and exciting applications for predictive AI in the energy industry to better maintain and optimise energy assets. However, that is starting to be overcome thanks to the wider digital transformation of the energy industry. Have you read?

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AutoGrid Responds Across the Globe to a Summer Like No Other

AutoGrid

Temperature records were logged across both the northern and southern hemispheres, with nearly 400 new records set. This heat feeds surging demand for electricity and increased strain on already taxed power grids. GW of dirty power plant usage Controlling over 1.1

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Europe’s wood pellet market is worsening environmental racism in the American South

GreenBiz

The series is supported by the Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture at Columbia University, and is part of their POWER project. . And then once [Enviva] start building it, then they were saying ‘oh this is coming,’ and I told them ‘this is what I tried to tell you all about.’” .

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GHG Protocol: Scope 1 Emissions Explained

Green Business Bureau

Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHGs released from the energy purchased by an organization. Building on this article, we’ll be publishing three articles in a series, each one focusing on a specific emission scope category. a log burning fire), or a stationary combustion engine. is about to enforce the electric vehicle switch.

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Should Climate Tech Companies Pay For Twitter Subscriptions?

Michael Grossman

You'd think a guy who founded an electric vehicle company and a company that builds solar panels would be all in on helping promote companies pursuing clean technology solutions on one of the world's largest social media networks, right? Those 50+ users cited "staying informed" (25%) as their top reason to log in to Twitter.

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Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines

Renewable Energy World

The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, though much work remains to be done. Lopez also has long studied issues related to geothermal energy at locations in both the United States and in El Salvador, where she grew up. In the summer, it’s the reverse. One mine at a time.